Inglewood Health Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0812
F 0812 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Some
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete
necessary nutritive value. The P&P indicated frozen food must be defrosted using proper defrosting methods. The P&P indicated recipes should be used which are quantified for the facility needs. During a
review of the facility's P&P titled, Menus, dated 2023, the P&P indicated menu substitutions must be made from the same food group as the omitted item and should be approved and signed off by the RD. The P&P indicated facilities must keep a menu substitution record on file for 30 days. The P&P indicated staff must refer to the List of Menu Substitutes to replace unavailable menu items. The P&P indicated List of Menu Substitutes, carrots- a vitamin A source; potatoes- a starch substitute, and mixed vegetables were a vitamin
A source. The List of Menu Substitutes did not list green beans or fried vegetable as acceptable substitutes.
The P&P indicated menus for the therapeutic and texture modified diets were written by the consultant dietitian for all diets served by the facility. During a review of the facility's undated Thick-It Usage Chart, the Usage Chart indicated pureed food should be mixed with the correct amount of Thick-It Original Food and Beverage Thickener using the enclosed measuring scoop. The Usage Chart indicated 1.5 tablespoons of Thick-It to be level measured prior to stirring into food. During a review of the facility's undated [NAME] job description, the job description indicated cooks handle, store, and dispose of raw food items in accordance with company and facility procedures, in compliance with state and federal regulations. The [NAME] job description indicated cooks should follow standardized recipes that correspond to the menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians. The job description indicated that cooks maintained food service equipment in a clean and safe condition at all times. During a review of the facility's undated Registered Dietician - Salaried job description, the job description indicated RDs plan menus that meet resident's nutritional needs and confirms quality assurance processes are followed in preparation of food. The job description indicated that RDs may supervise food preparation using techniques that conserved nutritional values and may assist in the supervision of the Food Services staff and others for whom they were administratively and professionally responsible. During a review of the facility's undated Dietary Services Manager - Hourly, the job description indicated the position may be filled by a RD. The job description indicated the DSM coordinates the total operation of the dietary department, supervises preparation and service of planned menus, ensured food is stored, held, prepared, and served per company's P&P, state and federal guidelines.
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INGLEWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER in INGLEWOOD, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in INGLEWOOD, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from INGLEWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.